A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 588648 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 588693 epoch_slot_no: 5493 block_no: 588619 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1861 time: 2018-02-07 04:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x48c8894e73bc768f029c7f54388331da8c9834ca14fddf3d89f8b999e27453eeBlock Operator
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